The Lathe Of Heaven: A Novel – Paperback
The Lathe Of Heaven: A Novel
Author: Le Guin, Ursula K
Publication Date: 05/01/2008
Format: Paperback
In a future world racked by violence and environmental catastrophes, George Orr wakes up one day to discover that his dreams have the ability to alter reality. He seeks help from Dr. William Haber, a psychiatrist who immediately grasps the power George wields. Soon George must preserve reality itself as Dr. Haber becomes adept at manipulating George’s dreams for his own purposes.
The Lathe of Heaven is an eerily prescient novel from award-winning author Ursula K. Le Guin that masterfully addresses the dangers of power and humanity’s self-destructiveness, questioning the nature of reality itself. It is a classic of the science fiction genre.
Vibrantly repackaged in a stunning new format, this classic science fiction novel offers “a rare and powerful synthesis of poetry and science, reason and emotion” The New York Times. In the year 2002, George Orr discovers his dreams can–and do–change the world. 176 pp. Targeted ads.
